The Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics has established the language that is generally used when quantum mechanics is applied. In Parts I and II and in the first chapter of Part III, the author describes the main features in the philosophy behind the Copenhagen interpretation. What then follows are his personal views on the basis of this "Copenhagen philosophy". The author hopes to convince the reader of the incompatibility of quantum mechanics with realism if the latter neglects the role of consciousness in the conceptions of reality. He also tries to pave the road for a timely discussion of the science-religion debate in view of a correct interpretation of the message of nature spelled out in the language of quantum physics.
Author(s): Prof. Kalervo V. Laurikainen (auth.)
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year: 1997
Language: English
Pages: 206
Tags: Quantum Physics;Quantum Information Technology, Spintronics
Front Matter....Pages I-IX
Introduction....Pages 1-4
Front Matter....Pages 5-6
Purgatory....Pages 7-14
The Atoms Have the Floor....Pages 15-24
Scientism....Pages 25-34
The Power of Materialism....Pages 35-38
Front Matter....Pages 39-40
Ontology Implied by the Copenhagen Interpretation....Pages 41-47
Basic Features of Wolfgang Pauli’s Philosophy....Pages 53-59
On the Meaning of Complementarity....Pages 61-69
On the Criticism by Natural Scientists....Pages 71-91
Front Matter....Pages 93-94
Freedom....Pages 95-114
Numinosum....Pages 115-120
The World of Spirit....Pages 121-132
The Problem of the Fourth....Pages 133-139
Front Matter....Pages 141-142
The Psychophysical World....Pages 143-152
The Reality Beyond....Pages 153-162
Reality and Values....Pages 163-169
Hubris and Punishment....Pages 171-181
Back Matter....Pages 183-203
